Nikka Coffey Grain 45%

Product Description

Region: Japan

Strength: 45%

Volume: 700ml

Named after the inventor of the distillation method, Aneas Coffey (pronounced kofee), this whisky is the product solely from the Coffey stills at the Miyagikyo distillery. Exotic and fruity on the nose with an abundance of tropical fruit, there are touches of vanilla pod and honey on the rich and mouthcoating palate. This is the first time we've stocked a grain whisky from Japan and we're extremely proud to have this unique whisky on our shelves.
Please note: Due to limited availability, this is strictly limited to one bottle per customer

Hakushu 12 years old 43%

Region: Japan

Strength: 43%

Volume: 700ml

$189.00

The Hakushu distillery was founded in 1973 by Suntory, and up until recently has seldom been seen outside of Japan. The nose is light with cooked pears, herbal and grassy tones and a subtle, warming waft of peat smoke. An excellent example of the slightly smoky tones found in some Japanese whiskies.
Please note: Due to limited availability, this...

Hibiki 'Japanese Harmony' 43%

Region: Japan

Strength: 43%

Volume: 700ml

$135.00

The word 'Hibiki' means 'resonance' in Japanese. This whisky, housed in a 24 faceted bottle, is supposed to represent the 24 seasons of the Japanese calender. On the nose: tropical fruitiness with floral undertones and a delicate woodspice. On the palate: honeyed sweetness, with a candied citrus edge. Please note:
Please note: Due to limited av...

Mars Iwai 'Tradition' 40%

Region: Japanese

Strength: 40%

Volume: 700ml

$122.00

Aged in a combination of ex Bourbon and ex Sherry Casks, as well as some fresh Mizunara casks, which give this whisky from the Mars Shinshu distillery a rich and full bodied quality. There are flavours of sweet honey and toasty malt initially with burnt sugar notes and even touches of orange marmalade. The finish is warming with a lingering ciga...

Mars Iwai Japanese Whisky 40%

Region: Japan

Strength: 40%

Volume: 700ml

$99.80

Situated between the north and south Japanese alps, Mars Shinshu is Japan?s highest whisky distillery, at nearly 800 meters. The Hombo family have been distilling for more than a century and they added whisky to their repertoire in 1949 in Kagoshima.Aged in former Bourbon barrels giving a sweet and soft character with notes of sweet pear and dar...

Nikka 'Miyagikyo' 45%

Region: Japan

Strength: 45%

Volume: 700ml

$97.00

Nestled in the mountains of Sendai, Miyagikyo distillery is a softer, less peaty style in comparison to its sister distillery, Yoichi. This single malt is full of floral fruitiness balanced by a rich sherry cask influence. A great introduction to the distillery.
Please note: Due to limited availability, this is strictly limited to one bottle pe...

Nikka 'Yoichi' 45%

Region: Japan

Strength: 45%

Volume: 700ml

$97.00

Established in 1934, the Yoichi distillery's coastal location on the northern island of Hokkaido was chosen by Masataka Taketsuru due to the climate there more closely resembling that of Scotland than any other area in Japan. Taketusuru studied for many years in Scotland and brought his knowledge back to Japan, even featuring the likes of tradit...

Nikka 'Yoichi' 45%

Region: Japan

Strength: 45%

Volume: 700ml

$97.00

Established in 1934, the Yoichi distillery's coastal location on the northern island of Hokkaido was chosen by Masataka Taketsuru due to the climate there more closely resembling that of Scotland than any other area in Japan. Taketusuru studied for many years in Scotland and brought his knowledge back to Japan, even featuring the likes of tradit...

Nikka Coffey Malt 45%

$105.00

Distilled at the Miyagikyo distillery in the 'Coffey' (pronounced co-fee) stills which produce a light, clean and soft spirit. Distilled entirely from malted barley, this is a sweet and fruity dram with notes of banana and a rich aroma of fresh home made vanilla ice-cream. The finish is short and subtly spiced (white pepper) and drying. A fantas...

Nikka From The Barrel Blended Whisky 51.4% 500ml

Region: Japan

Strength: 51.4%

Volume: 500ml

$69.50

Mature malt and grain whiskies from Nikka's various distilleries have been blended and then re-casked together for a period to allow the whiskies to further integrate and develop. Notes of pineapple, wood varnish and a strong oak influence from the Japanese white oak casks. Bottled at a cask strength of 51.4% - a sensational example of the Japan...

Nikka Taketsuru 'Pure Malt' 43%

Region: Japan

Strength: 43%

Volume: 700ml

$90.00

Carefully blended whiskies from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries make up this Taketsuru, and carries the distinctive oaky hallmark of Japanese malt whiskies. The nose is fresh and lively, with a soft fruityness from the use of sherry casks, which is joined with a touch of nuts and gentle smoke in the background. A perfectly balanced dram an...

Nikka Taketsuru 'Pure Malt' 43%

$90.00

Carefully blended whiskies from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries make up this Taketsuru, and carries the distinctive oaky hallmark of Japanese malt whiskies. The nose is fresh and lively, with a soft fruityness from the use of sherry casks, which is joined with a touch of nuts and gentle smoke in the background. A perfectly balanced dram an...

Suntory Kakubin 40%

$49.80

Launched in 1937, Kakubin (meaning square bottle) has since become the blended whisky of choice over the years in Japan. It is now the number 1 whisky brand there.
Malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as some grain, are blended together and then aged in wine and sherry barrels.
It has a sweet, creamy smooth character with a soft fi...

The Nikka 12 years old 43%

Region: Japan

Strength: 43%

Volume: 700ml

$118.50

A combination of both Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries, this bottle represents the tradition of the distilleries, displaying the golden emblem designed by the founder, Masataka Taketsuru, for his first ever bottling. A rich and malty whisky with an abundance of orchard fruits on the palate is balanced by a soft sweet toffee note and lingering s...

Yamazaki Distillers Reserve 43%

Region: Japan

Strength: 43%

Volume: 700ml

$145.00

From one of Japan's most famous distilleries comes the all new 'Distillers Reserve', which is rich with fragrant wood spice flavours, coconut and the distinctive aroma of Japanese Mizunara oak. The palate is full bodied and sweet leading into a soft and lingering dryness, with touches of dried berries and dark fruit and oak once again. A fantast...